Question 1

I'm really worried because I've had this dry cough for over three months now, and it's just not getting any better. I've tried antihistamines a few times, but they didn't seem to help at all. Every time I cough, it makes this loud noise that feels like it's coming from deep inside me. It's so disruptive, and it's really affecting my sleep. Do you have any idea what could be causing this or what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

u take steam inhalation

Question 2

Could you help me understand if a normal chest X-ray taken two months after being around someone with TB means I definitely don't have pulmonary TB? Also, can a chest X-ray reliably catch pulmonary TB, or should I be doing other tests? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure.

Accepted Answer

Yes,chest x-ray and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient for the diagnosis of tb.

Question 3

I'm feeling really worried because my family member has been having a bad cough and chest congestion for a few days now. He's also struggling to get any sleep at night and it seems to get worse when he's talking. We went to a doctor and while his blood pressure is fine and the X-ray showed everything is normal, the doctor prescribed some tablets and a syrup, including Ecozet MTA and Amoxicillin, and also recommended using Neb Duolin for a week. We've been following the prescription, but the cough is still not going away. What should our next steps be? Should we be concerned or try something different?

Accepted Answer

medications given are good, take syrup ascoril twice a day for 1 week

I'm struggling with this persistent cough that's just not going away. I tried using amlox, levofloxacin, loratidine, and even some home remedies, but it keeps coming back after a few days. It's getting really frustrating. Can you suggest what might be going on or what I should try next?

Patient is advised sputum for AFB examination and microscopy ,x-ray chest,complete blood count ,Kindly review with pulmonologist.

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Could you help me understand if a normal chest X-ray taken two months after being around someone with TB means I definitely don't have pulmonary TB? Also, can a chest X-ray reliably catch pulmonary TB, or should I be doing other tests? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure.

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